This press release was issued by Thales.
- Three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) during the Singapore Airshow 2026 will strengthen Thales’ capabilities in AI, cloud, edge computing, data engineering and manufacturing in Singapore.
- Thales will grow its pool of Inflight Entertainment (IFE) experts to nearly 40 in the next three years in order to support the development of its FlytEDGE IFE solution.
- Fintech and other highly regulated industries can now keep their critical data cybersecure and compliant with the latest Regulatory Technology (‘RegTech’) managed service, powered by AI and created locally by Thales.
- Smart automation solutions will drive greater efficiencies and scale in manufacturing at Thales’ largest Cyber & Digital Manufacturing Competence Centre in Singapore.
Thales has invested in its industrial and technological footprint in Singapore for over 50 years. From the establishment of Avionics activities in 1973 to the launch of cortAIx, Thales’ AI accelerator, in Singapore last year, the Group is paving the way as a deep tech company, innovating in AI, cybersecurity and quantum technologies. At the Singapore Airshow 2026, Thales announces its investments in new technologies within the following sectors:
Singapore becomes one of three global R&D centres for the FlytEDGE IFE solution, training close to 40 experts by 2030
Thales’ award-winning FlytEDGE is the industry’s first and only cloud-native inflight entertainment platform, helping airlines deliver extraordinary digital experiences and deepen customer connections in real-time. In Singapore, Thales established its IFE Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) in 2021 to develop local expertise in cloud-based digital services. Through a new MoU, the CCoE will ramp up its expertise in cloud, data engineering and edge computing, becoming one of three global R&D centres for FlytEDGE, alongside France and the United States.
In the next three years, 40 experts will provide technical and engineering support for FlytEDGE in Singapore, as well as develop new end-to-end services that integrate cloud and edge computing, cybersecured-by-design. Edge computing will enable advanced processing, accurate data collection and insights in real time on-board, while cloud automation will reduce manual operations. FlytEDGE enables passengers to seamlessly bring their personal devices and their world into the aircraft.
Thales keeps companies compliant in their cloud environments with a new Regulatory Technology managed service
Developed jointly by Thales teams in Singapore and France, the unique service is a cybersecure AI-enabled solution tailored to multiple public cloud infrastructures, including AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. This solution creates a secure cloud environment (‘landing zones’) in which project teams can build and deploy applications quickly and be audit-ready for applicable regulations. This landing zone integrates controls and continuous real-time monitoring, adapted to multiple industries and jurisdictions.
Thanks to its ability to continuously collect digital evidence, this solution ensures that companies across all industries remain cyber secured, audit-ready, and aligned with latest regulatory standards in their cloud journey. It is available for Fintech customers, with the aim to serve other regulated sectors like pharmaceuticals and aerospace in the coming months.
Boosting manufacturing capabilities with greater automation and talent development
With an annual capacity to produce over 200 million banking cards, 12 million identity cards and close to 10 million passport datapages annually, the Singapore Cybersecurity & Digital Identity Manufacturing Competence Centre is a flagship multi-product facility in Asia. The third MoU marks a new step in the site’s industrial transformation with the integration of advanced smart automation technologies like Collaborative Robots (COBOTs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for transportation, loading & unloading, inspection and machine setups across the production. This transformation also fuels workforce upskilling, shifting teams toward higher-value roles. By combining human expertise with intelligent automation, the 21,000 square metre site continues to set benchmarks for performance and agility, positioning it amongst Thales’ most competitive production facilities. This factory is fully aligned with Singapore’s ambition as a global hub for advanced, high-tech manufacturing.
